A change in the average pathways of midlatitude cyclones
A)could cause droughts in areas that previously enjoyed abundant precipitation.
B)would have little effect on the incidence of droughts.
C)would change the average receipt of solar radiation over the earth.
D)would have little effect on agricultural practices.

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Midlatitude cyclones are responsible for much of the precipitation in midlatitude regions. A change in their average pathways could result in a decrease in precipitation in areas that previously received abundant rainfall, causing droughts.

A Change in the Average Pathways of Midlatitude Cyclones